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Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say

Some smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans have a data center problem

Data center construction is unpopular among locals, and a majority of the facilities are being proposed in red, rural counties. That puts Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as the White House has encouraged states to let the centers flourish.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to pass flood protections. Some could have saved lives.

Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new construction in high-risk flood areas.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas lifts safety rule enacted after deadly flood, clearing the way for some summer camps to reopen

Nineteen camps had sued over a regulation that required fiber optic connectivity. An agreement with the state allows sites to operate with other broadband internet service.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffs

The lieutenant governor endorsed state Sen. Mayes Middleton over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nod. And he backed Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over challenger Bo French.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick eyes closing “gambling loophole” for prediction markets. The feds stand in Texas’ way.

A Trump administration agency has sued other states that sought to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction operations under their gambling laws.

The Texas Tribune

Poor preparation doomed Camp Mystic victims, investigator tells Texas lawmakers in harrowing account

The summer camp hadn’t prepared counselors and staff with adequate emergency training, an evacuation plan or flood preparedness supplies, the investigator concluded.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage.

The Texas Tribune

Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials

Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.

The Texas Tribune

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls

The Independent UK

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Reveals State of College Athletics Nearly Pushed Him to Take NBA Coaching Job

Izzo revealed that he was heavily pursued for the head coaching opening with the Phoenix Suns.

Sports Illustrated

Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company to help

The state’s effort will get a boost from the federal government thanks to a new executive order from President Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Paula White Removed Trump Commission Member for Calling Israel's Actions in Gaza Genocide, Then Urged Tithes

Paula White-Cain's fundraising controversies include her viral tithe video and alleged viewpoint discrimination on the Religious Liberty Commission, along with transparency issues in her Israel-linked projects.

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Dan Patrick adds data centers, prediction markets and THC to Senate priorities

Patrick’s Friday release of priorities calls on lawmakers to study the emerging issues ahead of the 2027 legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Speaker Dustin Burrows lists data centers, property taxes and annexing slice of New Mexico among 2027 priorities

The Republican speaker’s interim charges also covered water resources, foreign threats and government accountability.

International Business Times UK

US Beauty Queen Slams Trump After 20 Years of Support, Says 'I Don't Recognise Him Anymore'

Carrie Prejean, ex-Miss California, slams Trump in open letter after her removal from the Religious Liberty Commission, accusing him of betraying his movement.

The Fashion Central

“I stood by you for 20 years… now I don’t even recognize you”: Former Miss California accuses US President Trump of abandoning his most loyal supporters

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Pro-gambling interests fail to gain ground in Texas primaries as legislative roadblocks remain

Despite slow progress, casino empire Las Vegas Sands promised to continue investing in candidates who support bringing destination resort casinos to Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Who is Steve Toth, the outspoken state House hardliner who wiped out incumbent Dan Crenshaw?

The Texas state representative is part of a band of conservatives known for antagonizing Republican leadership and working to push the state further right.

The Texas Tribune

Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily win their Republican primaries

On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa captured the nomination to take on Abbott while Rep. Vikki Goodwin is in the lead for the lieutenant governor nomination.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shooting

More than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.

The Texas Tribune

Turnover in East Texas politics may jeopardize regional sway at the Legislature

Some advocates for the region worry freshmen lawmakers will start deal-making at a deficit, while other voters see a chance for new blood.

The Independent UK

Texas official asks state not to renew Camp Mystic’s license after tragic flood killed 25 campers: ‘It would be naive’

Both the Texas Department of State Health Services and Camp Mystic are facing multiple lawsuits over the dealy flash floods

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